Considering major change to collection

[Seven]

Originally Posted by bks14sr

So, I keep coming back to this idea. Considering selling majority of my collection and using those funds towards the purchase of a big card, a mid grade 52T Mantle. Im currently pretty far into the 52 low numbers, most of the 54T set and a bunch of mid grade rookies spanning vintage to modern. I’ve always wanted a nice 52 Mantle, but can’t justify the cost if coming out of pocket. So this would provide the means. Been going back and forth on this for a bit now, just can’t decide. I’d be selling cards mostly individually, so not exactly looking forward to all that, hence some of my hesitation.

Has anybody here done the same?

Not that I've done the same but I wanted to chime in. I know you're looking for a mid grade Mantle, but there are some fantastic looking Lower grade or Authentic graded Mantle's out there, which sometimes would make it slightly easier on the wallet. That will most likely be my route to obtaining one somewhere down the road in the future.

[CobbSpikedMe]

I've considered a similar course of action in my own collection. Selling a bunch of lesser cards to fund the purchase of one nicer one. Only, instead of looking at Mantles I'm looking at Cobb and Wagner. I just can't do it though. I love my cards and figure some day I'll either get a Cobb or not. Whatever. I'll get what I can now because I love the hobby and I love collecting baseball cards. I'm not running out of stuff to buy any time soon.

[cardsagain74]

I'd split the difference. Keep your favorite cards from your current collection and get the Mantle around PSA 3.

Only half as expensive as a 5 (but doesn't cost a ton more than a 1.5 or 2).

Probably the best value for a '52 T Mantle, plus it'd probably feel like you got the best of both worlds.